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GV59 AYF

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 AYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 120,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2024 115,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeator lence is damaged

Offside Rear fule cap door panel is missing

Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,682 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 107,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,341 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 78,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,682 miles

Front BOTH SIDES tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,906 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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GV59 AYF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV59 AYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV59 AYF registered?

GV59 AYF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is GV59 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 AYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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